8-Day Egypt Desert Adventure with Fayoum Oasis and Cairo Antiquities

• Drive from Cairo to Bahariya Oasis, 240 km.
• Discover the Black Desert of Egypt, a region of volcano-shaped and widely spaced mounds distributed along about 30 km (19 mi) in western Egypt between the White Desert in the south and Bahariya Oasis in the north.
• Hike in the Black Desert.
• Climb the highest hill, which overlooks the Black Desert with a massive, unique view.
• Camp in the middle of the desert.
• Enjoy stargazing.
• Barbecue dinner.

Meals: Lunch, dinner.

• It is time for the desert wonders: massive hills that lead to the White Desert, the site of white chalk rock formations created through erosion by wind and sand. It is also the site of cliffs and dunes, part of the Great Sand Sea.
• See the desert roses.
• Visit Crystal Mountain.
• Explore the old White Desert with its masterpiece, the Tents' Valley.
• See the idol mushroom stone.
• Discover the new White Desert.
• Enjoy sunset and camping in the White Desert.
• Enjoy stargazing.
• Barbecue dinner.
• Camp in the middle of the desert.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

• Walk and enjoy the morning atmosphere in the White Desert.
• Return to Bahariya Oasis and enjoy the natural wells, with time for a shower and swimming.
• Dinner at the local cafeteria beside the natural wells.
• Discover the two natural pyramids.
• Spend more time in the green oasis.
• Check in to the hotel, which looks like a real Bedouin house.
• Watch sunset from English Mountain, which overlooks the oasis from all sides.
• Enjoy the night atmosphere like the local people.

Overnight in an eco-lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

• Enjoy sunrise and the morning view.
• Drive back to Cairo.
• Take the chance to discover the greatest secret of all: the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, Menkaure, and the holy Sphinx.
• Walk all around the pyramids area, reveal more secrets, do it in your own way, have an unforgettable experience, and get rid of the boring routine of the tourist bus.
• Go deep into history through papyrus, its amazing inscriptions, and pictures.
• Lunch will be grilled chicken in a restaurant close to the pyramids.

Check in at a hotel close to the pyramids.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch.

• Drive by bus or car from Cairo to Al Fayoum Oasis, 120 km.
• Adventure and fun begin after resting and drinking coffee or tea.
• Visit the Valley of the Whales, where bones and skeletons of whales have remained for millions of years from when the desert once lay beneath the ocean.
• See the various desert sculptures formed by nature.
• Visit Wadi El Rayan, with waterfalls in the middle of the desert.
• See Lake Qarun, the biggest lake in Egypt, located in the middle of the desert.
• Enjoy sandboarding and the atmosphere of the Great Sand Sea.
• Visit the Magic Lake in the middle of the desert with its amazing colours.
• Picnic lunch.
• Enjoy a jeep safari, a cool experience in the Sahara Desert.
• Dinner under the shiny stars.

Overnight in the desert in well-furnished tents at the camping place.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

• Visit Watermelon Valley,

• Travel back to Cairo by car or bus.
• Visit the Egyptian Museum with its unique artifacts.
• Wander through the mysterious part of the city with its old gates and streets.
• Walk like Egyptians through Downtown streets, drinking sugar cane juice and eating the most popular meal, koshari, made with rice, pasta, lentils, chickpeas, onions, garlic, and spicy sauce.
• Discover the diversity of spices with the best quality.
• Explore the great bazaar with its pure Egyptian atmosphere.
• Enjoy cafeterias, old streets, and the market.

Overnight in Cairo in a 4-star hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch.

• Transfer to the airport or as mentioned in the itinerary.